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Community Calendar

Alamogordo Daily News
Published 9:51 a.m. MT Nov. 16, 2015

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The Alamogordo Daily News appreciates your input to the Community Calendar. To make sure items can receive proper attention, all information should be received by the newspaper at least five business days prior to the event. All coming events print on a space available basis and in chronological order. Events can be emailed to communitynews@alamogordonews.com or to Community Reporter Haley Gray at hgray@alamogordonews.com. All the information must be available: contact number, location including address and not just a place name. Do not assume everyone knows. The person you wish to reach may be new to the area. Also note: it is impossible for the Daily News to answer all e-mails received in a single day.

Today: Tuesday, Nov. 17

Kiwanis of Alamogordo: Meets at noon at Pepper’s Grill, 3200 N. White Sands Blvd., on the first, second and third Tuesday of every month. For more information, call 434-2814.

Desert Basin Toastmasters: Meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Alamogordo Physical Therapy, 2351 Indian Wells Road, from 5:45-6:45 p.m. Guests are welcome. For more Information, call Sharon 430-1557.

The Alamogordo Downtown Lions Club: Holds its regular business meeting on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The group will meet at 6 p.m. at the Twice Blest Thrift Store, 2920 N. White Sands Blvd. All interested parties are invited. For more information, please call Ruth Wilkes at 430-3367, Jim Rogers at 443-3265, or Stet Reid at 415-3494.

Crocheter’s Guild: All levels of crocheters and knitters are welcome to attend meetings that take place on the first and third Tuesday each month from 6:15-7:45 p.m. at Regency Retirement Community, 3001 Florida Ave. For more information, call 437-3832.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7686 and Auxiliary: Holds its monthly meetings every third Tuesday of the month, from 7-8 p.m. The location 700 Highway 70 West. The Auxiliary meets in the bingo hall. For more information, call 437-0770 or email vfwpost7686@beyondbb.com.

Journey to Recovery: meet every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place, 1601 Hawaii Ave. Journey to Recovery is a faith based recovery group for people suffering from addictions.

Alzheimer’s Association Course: The Savvy Caregiver is a seven-week course that will meet Tuesday Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Alamogordo Senior Center Staff Conference Room.

Corinth Baptist Church Free Thanksgiving Dinner: A free meal will be provided at Corinth Baptist Church, 400 Delaware Avenue, from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 17 in the church dining room. Delivery meals will be provided to those who are home-bound. Please call Pastor Forney at 430-8998 for more information about delivery meals. Free Thanksgiving baskets will be given out on Thursday Nov. 19 from 8:30 a.m. until they run out. You must be present to receive a basket, one per family, no exceptions.

Regular Alamogordo City Commission Meeting: The regular meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 17 in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 1376 E. Ninth St. For more information, call the city clerk, at 439-4205.

Wednesday, Nov. 18

Pre-School Story Time: Takes place at the Alamogordo Public Library, 920 Oregon Ave., from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories and crafts. For more information, call 439-4157.

The Optimist Club of Alamogordo: Meets on the first and third Wednesday of every month at Pepper’s Grill, 3200 N. White Sands Blvd., at 6 p.m. Dinner service begins at 5:30 p.m. The first Wednesday is a program meeting and the third Wednesday is the Board meeting. For more information please contact John Cowart at bent.tree@yahoo.com.

Space City Evening Sertoma: The club holds weekly meetings every Wednesday night, 7:30 p.m. at 106 Cuba Ave. We invite former members or anyone interested in learning more about Sertoma, our mission and what we do to help the local community. Contact Bob at 437-8046 for more information.

Senior Center Birthday Party: This will take place from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center Dining Room.

Hospital Auxiliary Book Sale: The Hospital Auxiliary is having a book sale from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 18 in the hallway by the Hospital Cafeteria. The books and many other items will be provided by Books Are Fun. Proceeds to benefit the Auxiliary Scholarship Fund.

Flickinger Center Guild: The group will meet Wednesday Nov. 18 at noon in Patron's Hall adjacent to the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, 1110 New York Avenue. Members and those interested in the guild are encouraged to attend. Meetings usually last about one hour. For further information, cal the Flickinger Center, 437-2202.

Thursday, Nov. 19

Solar Energy Association: Mr. Mark Gaiser from Santa Fe EMNRD will talk on New Mexico State energy incentives currently active and planned, for residential and businesses. This will include Photovoltaic tax credits, Domestic Hot Water, Energy Efficient New and Retro Homes. There will be a question and answer session to follow. The event will take place at the Alamogordo Public Library, 10th and Oregon, from 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 19. For more information call 682-6027 or email ronoffley@gmail.com.

AARP Driver Safety Course: This calss will meets the third Thursday of the month in the Senior Center Classroom from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sign up at the Front Desk.

Flowering Desert Garden Club: This group will meet in the Alamogordo Senior Center Classroom from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Hospital Auxiliary Book Sale: The Hospital Auxiliary is having a book sale from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 18 and Thursday Nov. 19 in the hallway by the Hospital Cafeteria. The books and many other items will be provided by Books Are Fun. Proceeds to benefit the Auxiliary Scholarship Fund.

Friends of the Library: The next meeting of the Alamogordo Friends of the Library will take place on Thursday Nov. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Alamogordo Public Library located at 920 Oregon Avenue in Alamogordo. The main topic for discussion with be the upcoming (November 21st) One City, One Book event. All are welcome to attend.

Friday, Nov. 20

Downtown Merchants Art Walk: Every third Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come stroll down the Historic 900 block of New York Ave., meet local artists displaying their work, enjoy food from local vendors. For more information or to sign up for a space contact Le Spirit Arts & Crafts 191 New York Ave., 575-312-5065.

Thanksgiving Dinner: This will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Alamogordo Senior Center Dining Room. The suggested donation is $3 for seniors.

Dance with Johnny Mack: This dance in the Senior Center Dining Room costs $4 and is open to the public. It will take place from 6-9 p.m.

Coming Home for Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival: The crafts will be sold at the North West end of the White Sands Mall Nov. 19 from 4-8 p.m., Nov. 20-21 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Nov. 22 from 12-4 p.m. For more information call 434-1857.

Theatre on the Hill: NMSU-A Theatre on the Hill presents Ken Ludwig's madcap farce, “The Fox on the Fairway” on November 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and November 22 at 2 p.m. at the Rohovec Theatre on the NMSU-A Campus, 2400 North Scenic Drive, Alamogordo. Advance tickets are on sale at The Blue Stone, 1113 South White Sands and Books Revisited in the White Sands Mall. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children. Tickets are also available at the box office prior to the show. This play is appropriate for ages 13 and up.

Saturday, Nov. 21

Toys for Tots: An 8-ball tournament will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday Nov. 21 at Mission Billiards, Tenth Street and New York Avenue. The cost to enter is $12 and a new toy (includes $2 table fee). All ages are welcome. For more information contact Cindy at 437-0027. Entry deadline is 7 p.m. Nov. 20.

Friends of the Library One City, One Book: The Alamogordo Friends of the Library are rolling out a new program, “One City, One Book” intended to inspire community discussion around one book. The group will host an event around this month’s selection. Anthony Derr’s “All the light we cannot see,” from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Alamogordo Public Library. The group invites anyone to read the book and then attend the event, which ill include a book discussion, a radio demonstration, speakers and light refreshments. For more information call Nadia Sikes at 491-7910.

Coming Home for Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival: The crafts will be sold at the North West end of the White Sands Mall Nov. 19 from 4-8 p.m., Nov. 20-21 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Nov. 22 from 12-4 p.m. For more information call 434-1857.

Theatre on the Hill: NMSU-A Theatre on the Hill presents Ken Ludwig's madcap farce, “The Fox on the Fairway” on November 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and November 22 at 2 p.m. at the Rohovec Theatre on the NMSU-A Campus, 2400 North Scenic Drive, Alamogordo. Advance tickets are on sale at The Blue Stone, 1113 South White Sands and Books Revisited in the White Sands Mall. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children. Tickets are also available at the box office prior to the show. This play is appropriate for ages 13 and up.

St. John’s Autumn Market: Vendors, crafts, a Christian bookstore, antiques and food will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1114 Indiana Avenue. Food available will include baked potato soup with French bread, zesty taco soup, New York cheesecake with a choice of toppings and blueberry cobbler. Proceeds benefit St. John’s Episcopal Church and its missions.

AARP Safe Driving Course: The class will take place in the Alamogordo Senior Center Classroom from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This course meets the third Saturday of the month. Sign up at the Alamogordo Senior Center Front Desk.

NM Rails-to-Trails Workday: The group will meet at 9 a.m. at the location described below and will work until noon clearing and repairing heavy seasonal rain damage to the rail trail in the mouth of La Luz Canyon. It is the location where the group worked last spring. To get to the work site the group recommends driving to the center of La Luz (the three-way intersection of La Luz Road/Main Street and Alamo Street), then go south about 50 feet and turn toward the mountains onto Section Road. Go 1.1 miles to just before you cross La Luz Creek. The group suggests participants park along the side of the road. Bring water, gloves and sturdy shoes. This will be the last workday for 2015. For more information call 434-1949, gnicholson@beyondbb.com.

Space Port Computer Users Group: The group will meet from 9-11 a.m. in Conference Rooms 3-4 at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center, 2669 N. Scenic Drive. There will be discussion about the latest technology news. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call 437-4637.

Coming Home for Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival: The crafts will be sold at the North West end of the White Sands Mall Nov. 19 from 4-8 p.m., Nov. 20-21 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Nov. 22 from 12-4 p.m. For more information call 434-1857.

Theatre on the Hill: NMSU-A Theatre on the Hill presents Ken Ludwig's madcap farce, “The Fox on the Fairway” on November 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and November 22 at 2 p.m. at the Rohovec Theatre on the NMSU-A Campus, 2400 North Scenic Drive, Alamogordo. Advance tickets are on sale at The Blue Stone, 1113 South White Sands and Books Revisited in the White Sands Mall. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children. Tickets are also available at the box office prior to the show. This play is appropriate for ages 13 and up.

Monday, Nov. 23

Free English Classes: Offered from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at the Mountain Valley Baptist Building, 1328 Scenic Drive. Lessons are free. For more information, call 437-9987 or 682-3411.

Serenity Meeting: A faith-based recovery group meets on Mondays, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at New Beginnings, 817 N. Scenic Ave. Use the north door. For more information, call Lorin at 921-6764.

Coming Home for Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival: The crafts will be sold at the North West end of the White Sands Mall Nov. 19 from 4-8 p.m., Nov. 20-21 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Nov. 22 from 12-4 p.m. For more information call 434-1857.

Tuesday, Nov. 24

Needlework Group: Meets on every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Alamogordo Public Library conference room, from 1-3 p.m. For more information, call 439-1179.

Alamogordo Writers’ Group: Meet on the second and fourth Tuesday, every month, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1114 Indiana Ave. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. in the church library. All aspiring and published writers and poets are welcome. For more information please call 434-8970 or 437-5419.

Alamogordo City Commission: The regular meeting will be hold at 7 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 1376 E. Ninth St. For more information, call the city clerk at 439-4205.

Tularosa Village Historical Society: Meets in the Tularosa Municipal court room, 609 St. Francis Drive, the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. The group supports the Tularosa Village Historical Museum, 703 St. Francis Drive. The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free admission. For more information, call Kathy at 510-376-5224.

Journey to Recovery: The group meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place, 1601 Hawaii Ave. Journey to Recovery is a faith based recovery group for people suffering from addictions.

Alamogordo Search & Rescue: Meeting and training. 6 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday. Odd Fellows building at First St. and Washington Ave. All Welcome. Phone Jim Hiller for more information at 386-7826.

Alzheimer’s Association: The savvy caregiver is a seven-week course. It will meet from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Alamogordo Senior Center Staff Conference Room.

Wednesday, Nov. 25

Space City Evening Sertoma: The club holds weekly meetings every Wednesday night, 7:30 p.m. at 106 Cuba Ave. We invite former members or anyone interested in learning more about Sertoma, our mission and what we do to help the local community. Contact Bob at 437-8046 for more information.

Monday, Nov. 30

Free English Classes: Offered from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at the Mountain Valley Baptist Building, 1328 Scenic Drive. Lessons are free. For more information, call 437-9987 or 682-3411.

Pre-School Story Time: Takes place at the Alamogordo Public Library, 920 Oregon Ave., from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories and crafts. For more information, call 439-4157.

Serenity Meeting: A faith-based recovery group meets on Mondays, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at New Beginnings, 817 N. Scenic Ave. Use the north door. For more information, call Lorin at 921-6764.

Tweens group: This group, for grades 4-7, will meet Monday Nov. 30, at the Alamogordo Public Library, 920 Oregon Ave., from 4-5 p.m. Please note, the group has changed their meeting time this fall. This month, they will play Fear Factor games. As always, there will be snacks. For more information call Cliff or Ami at 439-4157.

Medicare Open Enrollment Help: State Health Insurance Assistance Program representatives will be on hand to help compare and enroll in medical prescription plans at the Alamogordo Senior Center Lobby Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 1

Otero County Health Council/ Behavioral Health Local Collaborative: Holds regular meetings on the first Tuesday of every month, starting at noon, at La Frontera,1900 10th St. All are welcome. For more information, call Maureen at 437-9340.

Kiwanis of Alamogordo: Meets at noon at Pepper’s Grill, 3200 N. White Sands Blvd., on the first, second and third Tuesday of every month. For more information, call 434-2814.

Desert Basin Toastmasters: Meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Alamogordo Physical Therapy, 2351 Indian Wells Road, from 5:45-6:45 p.m. Guests are welcome. For more Information, call Sharon 430-1557.

The Alamogordo Downtown Lions Club: Holds its regular business meeting on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The group will meet at 6 p.m. at the Twice Blest Thrift Store, 2920 N. White Sands Blvd. All interested parties are invited. For more information, please call Ruth Wilkes at 430-3367, Jim Rogers at 443-3265, or Stet Reid at 415-3494.

Crocheter’s Guild: All levels of crocheters and knitters are welcome to attend meetings that take place on the first and third Tuesday each month from 6:15-7:45 p.m. at Regency Retirement Community, 3001 Florida Ave. For more information, call 437-3832.

New Mexico Gold Prospectors: Hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday, at the 19th Hole Bar and Grill at the Desert Hills Golf Course, 2351 Hamilton Road. There are door prizes and raffles at the meetings. For more information, call Donna Calhoun at 430-4697.

Journey to Recovery: meet every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place, 1601 Hawaii Ave. Journey to Recovery is a faith based recovery group for people suffering from addictions.

Writers Group at the Alamogordo Public Library: The group will meet Tuesday Oct. 6, Tuesday, Nov. 3 and Tuesday Dec. 1. All Meetings will start at 6 p.m. For more information please contact the reference desk at 439-4148

Regular Alamogordo City Commission Meeting: The regular meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 1 in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 1376 E. Ninth St. For more information, call the city clerk, at 439-4205.

Christmas Program: Imago Dei Academy will present their yearly Christmas program of popular and traditional Christmas music. The Imago Dei Academy Orchestra directed by Mrs. DeeAnn Cason will be performing for the public at the Flickinger Center, Tuesday Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. There is no charge for the presentation but donations to the school are always welcome. This is an amazing program put on by the students of Imago Dei. Come out and enjoy a great evening of Christmas music. For more information call 430-8734.

Wednesday, Dec. 2

Pre-School Story Time: Takes place at the Alamogordo Public Library, 920 Oregon Ave., from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday Dec. 2. Enjoy stories and crafts. For more information, call 439-4157.

The Optimist Club of Alamogordo: Meets on the first and third Wednesday of every month at Pepper’s Grill, 3200 N. White Sands Blvd., at 6 p.m. Dinner service begins at 5:30 p.m. The first Wednesday is a program meeting and the third Wednesday is the Board meeting. For more information please contact John Cowart at bent.tree@yahoo.com.

Space City Evening Sertoma: The club holds weekly meetings every Wednesday night, 7:30 p.m. at 106 Cuba Ave. We invite former members or anyone interested in learning more about Sertoma, our mission and what we do to help the local community. Contact Bob at 437-8046 for more information.

RWOC Christmas Lunch: Republican Women of Otero County will be having their Christmas Lunch with a White Elephant Gift Exchange Game, at the Wednesday Dec. 2nd meeting. It is a member's only event, plus your guest. Gifts around $10.00 please. Buffet Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. for $12. Please join us at the 19th Hole, Desert Lakes Golf Course, 2351Hamilton Rd. A head count is needed so please email amy.barela@gmail.com by Nov. 27. There will be live Christmas music too. Please RSVP.

Thursday, Dec. 3

Golden Gears: Will hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Veteran of Foreign Wars auxiliary room, 700 Highway 70 West. For more information, contact the events coordinator at 491-9804.

Enchanted Quilters Guild: meets the first Thursday of the month, from 7-9 p.m. at 1300 Hawaii Avenue. For more information, call 434-5162 after 5 p.m.

Poetry Group at the Alamogordo Public Library: The group will meet Thursday Oct. 8, Thursday Nov. 5 and Thursday Dec. 3. All Meetings will begin at 6 p.m. For more information please call 439-4148.

Friday, Dec. 4

Launch Pad Lecture: The topic is “Close Encounters: Rendezvous in Space with Gemini 6 and 7” with speaker Museum Executive Director Chris Orwoll. The presentation is free. The location is New Mexico Museum of Space History, top of Highway 2001. The time is 9-11 a.m. For more information, call 437-2840.

Saturday, Dec. 5

The American Armed Forces Museum, Inc: This museum is a non-profit organization staffed by volunteers. This free museum is open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is located at 144 U.S. Highway 82. Volunteers are needed. For more information, contact Marie Wuersching at 437-6000.

Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair: The First Presbyterian Church will have their annual Christmas Arts and Craft Fair on December 5, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 1318 14th Street. Come by and check out our unique vendors and gain a little Christmas Spirit. For information call Annette Joyner at 434-5807.

Olde Fashioned Christmas: The Downtown Merchants will create an enchanted evening filled with carolers, horse-drawn trolley rides, Santa’s Village, a Little Miss Christmas Pageant, a Live Nativity Scene, entertainment, food and more. The Olde Fashioned Christmas will take place Dec. 5 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on New York Avenue in downtown Alamogordo.

Free English Classes: Offered from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at the Mountain Valley Baptist Building, 1328 Scenic Drive. Lessons are free. For more information, call 437-9987 or 682-3411.

Pre-School Story Time: Takes place at the Alamogordo Public Library, 920 Oregon Ave., 10:30-11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories and crafts. For more information, call 439-4157.

Serenity Meeting: A faith-based recovery group meets on Mondays, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at New Beginnings, 817 N. Scenic Ave. Use the north door. For more information, call Lorin at 921-6764.

Tuesday, Dec. 8

Kiwanis of Alamogordo: Meets at noon at Pepper’s Grill, 3200 N. White Sands Blvd., on the first, second and third Tuesday of every month. For more information, call 434-2814.

Needlework Group: Meets on every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Alamogordo Public Library conference room, from 1-3 p.m. For more information, call 439-1179.

Alamogordo Writers’ Group: Meet on the second and fourth Tuesday, every month, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1114 Indiana Ave. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. in the church library. All aspiring and published writers and poets are welcome. For more information please call 434-8970 or 437-5419.

Alamogordo City Commission: The regular meeting will be hold at 7 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 1376 E. Ninth St. For more information, call the city clerk at 439-4205.

Tularosa Basin Rockhounds: Meets on the second Tuesday of each month, 7-7:45 p.m., at the Alamogordo Senior Center at 2201 Puerto Rico Ave. For more information, call Holland Hardy at 921-6029.

Alamo Chapter 11, Order of the Eastern Star: Meets at 1100 Vermont Ave., the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Jean Lewis at 434-1456.

Journey to Recovery: meet every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place, 1601 Hawaii Ave. Journey to Recovery is a faith based recovery group for people suffering from addictions.

Alamogordo Search & Rescue: Meeting and training. 6 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday. Odd Fellows building at First St. and Washington Ave. All Welcome. Phone Jim Hiller for more information at 386-7826.

Wednesday, Dec. 9

Pre-School Story Time: Takes place at the Alamogordo Public Library, 920 Oregon Ave., 10:30-11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories and crafts. For more information, call 439-4157.

Space City Evening Sertoma: The club holds weekly meetings every Wednesday night, 7:30 p.m. at 106 Cuba Ave. We invite former members or anyone interested in learning more about Sertoma, our mission and what we do to help the local community. Contact Bob at 437-8046 for more information.

Friday, Dec. 11

Alamogordo Public Schools: APS is looking for substitutes for teachers, educational assistants, custodial, student nutrition and secretarial. You Choose the Days! You Choose the Schools! You Choose the Classrooms! For more information please call 812-6062. Substitute Workshop will be held at 1211 Hawaii Ave., Building A, in the Board of Education Room from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Free English Classes: Offered from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at the Mountain Valley Baptist Building, 1328 Scenic Drive. Lessons are free. For more information, call 437-9987 or 682-3411.

Pre-School Story Time: Takes place at the Alamogordo Public Library, 920 Oregon Ave., 10:30-11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories and crafts. For more information, call 439-4157.

Serenity Meeting: A faith-based recovery group meets on Mondays, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at New Beginnings, 817 N. Scenic Ave. Use the north door. For more information, call Lorin at 921-6764.

Tuesday, Dec. 15

Kiwanis of Alamogordo: Meets at noon at Pepper’s Grill, 3200 N. White Sands Blvd., on the first, second and third Tuesday of every month. For more information, call 434-2814.

Desert Basin Toastmasters: Meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Alamogordo Physical Therapy, 2351 Indian Wells Road, from 5:45-6:45 p.m. Guests are welcome. For more Information, call Sharon 430-1557.

The Alamogordo Downtown Lions Club: Holds its regular business meeting on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The group will meet at 6 p.m. at the Twice Blest Thrift Store, 2920 N. White Sands Blvd. All interested parties are invited. For more information, please call Ruth Wilkes at 430-3367, Jim Rogers at 443-3265, or Stet Reid at 415-3494.

Crocheter’s Guild: All levels of crocheters and knitters are welcome to attend meetings that take place on the first and third Tuesday each month from 6:15-7:45 p.m. at Regency Retirement Community, 3001 Florida Ave. For more information, call 437-3832.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7686 and Auxiliary: Holds its monthly meetings every third Tuesday of the month, from 7-8 p.m. The location 700 Highway 70 West. The Auxiliary meets in the bingo hall. For more information, call 437-0770 or email vfwpost7686@beyondbb.com.

Journey to Recovery: meet every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place, 1601 Hawaii Ave. Journey to Recovery is a faith based recovery group for people suffering from addictions.

Regular Alamogordo City Commission Meeting: The regular meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 15 in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 1376 E. Ninth St. For more information, call the city clerk, at 439-4205.

Wednesday, Dec. 16

Pre-School Story Time: Takes place at the Alamogordo Public Library, 920 Oregon Ave., from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories and crafts. For more information, call 439-4157.

The Optimist Club of Alamogordo: Meets on the first and third Wednesday of every month at Pepper’s Grill, 3200 N. White Sands Blvd., at 6 p.m. Dinner service begins at 5:30 p.m. The first Wednesday is a program meeting and the third Wednesday is the Board meeting. For more information please contact John Cowart at bent.tree@yahoo.com.

Space City Evening Sertoma: The club holds weekly meetings every Wednesday night, 7:30 p.m. at 106 Cuba Ave. We invite former members or anyone interested in learning more about Sertoma, our mission and what we do to help the local community. Contact Bob at 437-8046 for more information.

Friday, Dec. 18

Downtown Merchants Art Walk: Every third Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come stroll down the Historic 900 block of New York Ave., meet local artists displaying their work, enjoy food from local vendors. For more information or to sign up for a space contact Le Spirit Arts & Crafts 191 New York Ave., 575-312-5065.